10 Wrestler Deaths Ignored By WWE
WWE don't acknowledge every wrestler's passing
9. Dino Bravo
Just a month after Kerry Von Erich’s tragic passing, another ex-WWE star died in altogether more mysterious circumstances.
Italian strongman Dino Bravo had made his name in Canada during the 1970s, but most fans remember him for his WWE run during the 1980s, where he emerged with a new look and feuded with rough-housers like Ken Patera, Don Muraco and Jim Duggan.
His run began to peter out during the early 90s and his last high-profile match was actually a loss to The Texas Tornado at WrestleMania 7.
Post-WWE, Bravo – broken down and unable to get work elsewhere – relied on organised crime (specifically cigarette smuggling) to maintain the lavish lifestyle he and his family had grown accustomed to.
While his wife and daughter were out one evening, the 44-year-old was paid a visit by a very bad man (or very bad men) and shot 11 times in a mafia-style slaying.
Despite being a former WWE Tag Team Champion (and the only ever Canadian champion), the murky circumstances surrounding Dino’s demise convinced WWE to stay well away from mentioning him.
